What began as a simple tool became something bigger: a window into how much life—grief, caregiving, burnout, overwhelm—shows up at work. And how unprepared most workplaces are to deal with it.​

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That’s when the mission shifted.

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Over the next 15 years, I didn’t just grow a business—I coached leaders, built teams, and worked with organizations trying to do better for their people.
 

I learned that leadership isn’t about doing it all—it’s about knowing how to ask for help, create safety, and build systems that support both people and performance.
 

I learned how to lead through uncertainty. 

 

I learned how to build cultures that support people and performance. 

 

And I learned that empathy, when done well, isn’t soft. It’s strategic.

 

And it all comes back to one simple truth:
People want to help—they just need to know how.

That’s what I speak about now.
That’s the lens I bring to every room.

Human-first. Clear-eyed. Grounded in real life—not just theory.

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Here’s what I believe:

• Empathy and accountability aren’t opposites—they’re partners

• Emotional fatigue isn’t cured with yoga classes or pizza parties

• Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systemic signal

• Psychological safety isn’t a vibe. It’s a leadership practice

• And people-first cultures don’t happen by accident. They happen on purpose

 

A little more about me (off-stage):

• I’ve keynoted conferences, led leadership retreats, and consulted with companies across sectors  

• I’ve also been the one juggling deadlines, caregiving, and burnout behind the scenes  

• I’m a founder, a speaker, a question-asker, and a firm believer that boundaries are good for everyone  

• I believe leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about making space for people to bring theirs  
   

The short version?

I help organizations lead with heart and backbone—because that’s what creates cultures where people want to stay, grow, and show up fully.